What is quarantine?
Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
Who should quarantine? Is there a different course of action for those with vaccines and those without?
Please note: per the CDC, "up to date" means a person:
- Has received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible.
- Has vaccinations within five months of Pfizer and Moderna or two months of Johnson & Johnson OR if longer than that they have received a booster.
Individuals who come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 who are vaccinated and up to date with vaccinations should follow these guidelines:
- No quarantine needed, but a well-fitted mask must be worn for a full 10 days with mask removal for sleeping and eating only OR if you are alone. Test on Day 5 regardless of symptoms. Test anytime that symptoms develop. Students are allowed to stay in their regular dorm room for the full 10 days. If at any time a student tests positive, they need to call the COVID Response Team to report their positive test.
Individuals who come into close contact with someone with COVID-19 who are not fully vaccinated and/or are not up to date with vaccinations should follow these guidelines:
- Quarantine in your place of residence for five days. Test on Day 5 regardless of symptoms. Test anytime that symptoms develop. Wear a well-fitted mask for a full 10 days with mask removal for sleeping and eating only OR if you are alone. If at any time a student tests positive, they need to call the COVID Response Team to report their positive test. Those who are not fully vaccinated and a close contact should call the COVID Response Team to report and confirm their quarantine plan.
What steps should I take to quarantine?
- Stay home and monitor your health.
- You should stay home and quarantine for at least five days after being exposed to a positive COVID-19 case. You should monitor for symptoms for 10 days from your last day of contact with the positive case. Try to get tested for COVID-19 after Day 5 of your quarantine. To get tested for COVID-19, call the COVID Response Team at 330-672-2525.
- Watch for fever (100.4◦F), cough, shortness of breath or other symptoms of COVID-19.
- Contact your medical provider if you develop COVID-19 symptoms or have questions.
- If possible, stay away from others, especially people who are at higher risk for getting very sick from COVID-19.
- Report your quarantine status to the Kent State COVID Response Team by calling 330-672-2525.
When should quarantine start and end?
See the CDC Quarantine Start and End Guidelines.
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